I get where they're coming from though - Linux can be a pain to support what with different distros and configurations, though stereotype dictates that linux users are more knowledgable about how to fix problems. Give them a list of required libraries and they'll figure it out (even if it takes a million tarballs and other dependencies).
James On 6/10/09, Thomas Ward <thomasward1...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > Yeah, that makes sense. Although from a development standpoint I don't > think it would be all that difficult to put out a Linux port if you ever > decided to change your mind. Most of the underlying game libraries such > as OpenAL, LibSDL, etc are supported onMac and Linux so you might not > even have to change anything other than path names for files. Although, > as you have already pointed out that is just that much more overhead to > deal with, and with little financial gain as well. > Cheers. > > Draconis Entertainment wrote: >> Hi, >> >> We actually have nothing against Linux. Orca is a capable screen >> reader, and the OS is an excellent alternative. At this time, however, >> we do not believe the overhead involved in supporting a third OS would >> be worth the very small number of users who would benefit. For now, we >> are focused on Windows and OS X. > > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to > gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. > --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
